Teacher

Education is the key to a prosperous future however many of the world’s schools are under funded, and the attention of teachers is increasingly stretched. As a Teacher you will draw upon your own educational background to fill this gap while mentoring and educating students and fellow staff.  The scope of your teaching role will depend on the needs of your host country. While at some placements you may be given sole responsibility for a classroom of children and the curriculum, at others you’ll support the existing classroom teacher. Schools may call on volunteers to teach a wide variety of subjects, so you’ll need to use whatever resources are available and devise creative ways to teach your students what they need to know. You’ll most likely find they teach you just as much in return.

Destinations where you can do this role:

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  India

  India is home to one-sixth of the world’s population and has a diversity of sight, smell and sound that includes the Taj Mahal, the Himalayas and Bollywood. One-quarter of its population lives below the poverty line and through volunteering you can offer direct assistance to those in need.

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  South Africa

  Few countries have changed politically as much as South Africa in recent years. It is a diverse and beautiful country, with a variety of placement options that enable volunteers to provide support in meaningful ways while immersing in the local culture.

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  Costa Rica

  For decades Costa Rica has stood out for its stability and has benefited from the most developed welfare system in the region. It has no standing army and its citizens enjoy one of the highest life expectancy levels in the Western hemisphere.

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